Jeffrey D. NewbyPartner, Co-Chair of the Workers' Compensation Group AssistantVictoria Richards
856.667.9111 ext. 2118
vrichards@wglaw.com Jeff Newby manages both large and small scale New Jersey workers’ compensation programs for a range of national and regional clients while developing creative and innovative solutions to high claims volume, exposure reduction and catastrophic workers' compensation matters.
Jeff's steadfast approach to case supervision and control, and his partnership with a diverse range of clients and their often challenging requirements, satisfies his clients' metrics goals, long-range financial planning and current fiscal targets. Jeff directly oversees both multifaceted and minor litigation, initiates file reviews to enforce universal accountability, and goes to court often to personally orchestrate his clients’ desired results. Jeff also assists clients with addressing the course and scope of employment issues along with protecting subrogation reimbursement rights.
Jeff is a Certified Workers’ Compensation Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court and was inducted into the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in 2010.
Every year since 2012, Jeff has achieved an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers.
From 2018-2020, Jeff was recognized by the prestigious Chambers USA as a noted attorney in workers’ compensation matters, being one of only 10 attorneys in New Jersey attorneys to make the listing in this category. Jeff has also been recognized by Best Lawyers LLC as a peer-reviewed and recommended workers’ compensation defense attorney, and has been every year since 2010.
Jeff has testified before the New Jersey State Senate regarding comprehensive changes to the Workers’ Compensation Statute as a member of the Executive Committee of the New Jersey Bar Association. Jeff has also argued before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Pennsylvania Superior and Commonwealth Courts, Federal Court, and the New Jersey Superior Court.
Jeffrey D. NewbyPartner, Co-Chair of the Workers' Compensation Group Jeff Newby manages both large and small scale New Jersey workers’ compensation programs for a range of national and regional clients while developing creative and innovative solutions to high claims volume, exposure reduction and catastrophic workers' compensation matters.
Jeff's steadfast approach to case supervision and control, and his partnership with a diverse range of clients and their often challenging requirements, satisfies his clients' metrics goals, long-range financial planning and current fiscal targets. Jeff directly oversees both multifaceted and minor litigation, initiates file reviews to enforce universal accountability, and goes to court often to personally orchestrate his clients’ desired results. Jeff also assists clients with addressing the course and scope of employment issues along with protecting subrogation reimbursement rights.
Jeff is a Certified Workers’ Compensation Attorney by the New Jersey Supreme Court and was inducted into the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in 2010.
Every year since 2012, Jeff has achieved an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers.
From 2018-2020, Jeff was recognized by the prestigious Chambers USA as a noted attorney in workers’ compensation matters, being one of only 10 attorneys in New Jersey attorneys to make the listing in this category. Jeff has also been recognized by Best Lawyers LLC as a peer-reviewed and recommended workers’ compensation defense attorney, and has been every year since 2010.
Jeff has testified before the New Jersey State Senate regarding comprehensive changes to the Workers’ Compensation Statute as a member of the Executive Committee of the New Jersey Bar Association. Jeff has also argued before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Pennsylvania Superior and Commonwealth Courts, Federal Court, and the New Jersey Superior Court.
ExperienceSuccessfully tried a case for a healthcare agency where an employee alleged sustaining a low back injury when leaving a client's home. She slipped and fell on ice. The claim was dismissed with prejudice following the presentation of four witnesses. We were able to convince the judge that in contrast to the employee’s allegations, she was not going to her car in order to retrieve a timesheet. Had the judge believed that fact issue, the trip to the car may have been deemed work-related. Using her recorded statement and other documentation including fact witness testimony, the case was dismissed and saved the employer in the range of $100,000 in wage loss, medical bills as well as an award of permanent disability.
Speaking Engagements- 09.22.17Speaker, at New Jersey Self-Insurer’s Association annual breakfast. His talk is entitled, “Workers’ Compensation 101.” Jeff will address basic workers’ compensation topics but with a twist; those areas that are unusual or not commonly encountered.
- 07.13.16Presenter, “Course and Scope of Employment: Key Facts to Access and Assert the Defense," WG University Webinar
- 04.29.16Presenter, "Update on Recent Case Law in New Jersey Workers' Compensation," New Jersey Self Insured Association
Selected Cases
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American Red Cross v. WCAB (Romano), 745 A.2d 78 (Pa. Commw. 2000), aff'd per curiam, 766 A.2d 328 (Pa. 2001).
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American Red Cross v. WCAB (Curran), 741 A. 2d 244 (Pa. Commw. 1999).
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Harris v. Branin Transport, Inc., 711 A.2d 331 (N.J. App. Div. 1998).
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Goldberg v. WCAB (Star Enters.), 696 A.2d 263 (Pa. Commw. 1997).
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Root v. WCAB (U.S. Plywood Corp.), 636 A.2d 1263 (Pa Commw. 1994), app. denied, 649 A.2d 678 (Pa. 1994).
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Bell Telephone Co. of Pennsylvania v. WCAB (Artuch), 562 A.2d 427 (Pa. Commw. 1989).
Professional & Community Involvement
- New Jersey State Bar Association, Member
- The College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers, Fellow
- The Council for Litigation Management, Fellow
- Jewish Relief Agency, Volunteer
- Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer
- Ronald McDonald House, Volunteer
AssistantVictoria Richards
856.667.9111 ext. 2118
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